How To Fix HRPSGB_ME304 - Return Value &1 is not in the format 06.04.YYYY (Feature &2)

HRPSGB_ME304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Return Value &1 is not in the format 06.04.YYYY (Feature &2)

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HRPSGB_ME304 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME304 indicates that there is an issue with the date format being used in a specific feature related to the HR module, particularly in the context of the UK payroll (as suggested by the "SG" in the message). The error message states that the return value is not in the expected format of 06.04.YYYY, which is a date format commonly used in the UK (DD.MM.YYYY).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A date value is being processed that does not conform to the expected format.
  The date being inputted or returned from a function module or feature is incorrectly formatted or invalid.
  There may be a configuration issue in the feature settings or in the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that any date values being inputted into the system are in the correct format (DD.MM.YYYY). This includes checking any custom programs,